Latest news, weather and high school sports for Albany and Southwest Georgia

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Updated with video; The Dougherty County School System's rezoning meetings continued at Turner Elementary School on Tuesday evening.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Turner Elementary School is making history after opening the first school based health clinic in Dougherty County.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Updated with video; Students at Turner Elementary School in Albany are competing in a contest to name Chehaw Wild Animal Park's baby kangaroo.

Saturday, November 17, 2012  Updated with video; Two local organizations feed over 500 people.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Open Arms Inc. will open a Street Outreach Program thanks to a Federal Grant.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Georgia DOT Maintenance crews will be picking up debris and litter from U.S. 19/ S.R. 3, U.S. 82/S.R. 520, S.R. Bypass, S.R. 32, S.R. 91, S.R. 118, S.R. 133, S.R. 195 and S.R. 377in Lee County. Work is scheduled daily between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., beginning Monday, August 20, weather permitting.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Georgia DOT crews schedule shoulder work on state routes in Dougherty County.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  The Georgia Department of Transportation is warning citizens to be on the look out for road closures and detours around State Route 520 between Tifton and Brookfield.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  The Georgia Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that it will be replacing the, "warrior creek" bridge in Colquitt County due to age and structural damage.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Updated with video; Railroad tracks across Albany can be a driving hazard, but those issues may be fixed in the next several months.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Updated with video; Young adults rescue themselves in downtown Albany.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Candidates for public office are being cautioned about the placement of their signs.

Monday, April 09, 2012  Georgia DOT maintenance crews have scheduled mowing on State Route 133 in Dougherty County. Work is tentatively scheduled between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 10 and continuing through Wednesday, April 13, weather permitting.

Monday, March 19, 2012  Updated with video; Radium Springs Middle School of the Arts officals are tired of losing students to gun violence and hosted a community forum to discuss safety measures.

Thursday, June 09, 2011  Emergency crews responded to a flipped hot asphalt tanker at highway on ramp with driver pinned inside.